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Conference Overview

We look forward to welcoming you to Dallas!

The 36th Annual Association for Play Therapy International Conference
will be held in Dallas, Texas on October 1 - 6, 2019. With 77 workshops
and up to 41 hours of continuing education available, there is something
for everyone during the six-day conference.

This year's highlights
include:

Keynote by Steve Gross, MSW, Founder and Chief Playmaker of the Life is Good Kids Foundation: The Power of Optimism: Helping Play Therapists See the Best in Themselves, Their Clients and Their World

Poster session to showcase current play therapy research findings

APT Exhibit Hall showcasing therapeutic toys, books and services

A variety of networking opportunities: "Join Me" Dinners, Welcome Reception, and the APT After Party!

Register by September 5, 2019 to save!

Whether you want to experience it all, or you can only get away for a few days, customize your schedule to meet your needs!

A La Carte Registration - Pay a registration fee then select and pay only for those workshops and days you wish to attend. View the conference website, then register one of two ways:

Hotel Information

Guest Room Rate: $189 plus tax for single/double (includes free Wi-Fi in guest rooms)Reservations: Reserve online or call (800) 489-0793. Room availability and special rates are available until September 5, 2019, or until the space is filled. We urge you to make your hotel reservations early.

Reminder: APT does not use 3rd party companies for hotel reservations. Please do not give your information to anyone who calls you saying they are calling on behalf of APT or the APT Annual Conference. You should make your room reservation directly through the above number or website for the APT group rate.

Exhibitor Information

The 2019 Exhibitor Prospectus is now available and features exciting advertising and sponsorship opportunities to help maximize your exhibit!

Promote the value of play, play therapy, and credentialed play therapists and advance the psychosocial development and mental health of all people through play and play therapy by supporting those programs, services, and related activities that promote organizational growth, public awareness, research, and diversity in the field of play therapy.